2002 YAMAHA XT500E AUX

3-1
EAU00029
Main switch/steering lockMain switch/steering lockThe main switch/steering lock con-
trols the ignition and lighting systems,
and is used to lock the steering. The
various positions are described
below.
EAU00036
ON
All electrical systems are supplied
with power, and the engine can be
started. The key cannot be removed.
EAU00038
OFF
All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.
EW000016
wNever turn the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK” while the motorcycle is
moving, otherwise the electrical
systems will be switched off,
which may result in loss of control
or an accident. Make sure that the
motorcycle is stopped before turn-
ing the key to “OFF” or “LOCK”.
EAU01590
.
(Parking)
The steering is locked, and the tail-
light and auxiliary light are on, but all
other electrical systems are off. The
key can be removed.
The steering must be locked before
the key can be turned to “
.
”.
ECA00043
cCDo not use the parking position for
an extended length of time, other-
wise the battery may discharge.
EAU00027
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3
ON
OFF
LOCK.
EAU00040
LOCK
The steering is locked, and all electri-
cal systems are off. The key can be
removed.
To lock the steering1. Turn the handlebars all the way
to the left.
2. Push the key in from the “OFF”
position, and then turn it to
“LOCK” while still pushing it.
3. Remove the key.
To unlock the steeringPush the key in, and then turn it to
“OFF” while still pushing it.
12
1. Push.
2. Turn.
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EAU00102
TachometerTachometerThe tachometer allows the rider to
monitor the engine speed and keep it
within the ideal power range.
EC000003
cCDo not operate the engine in the
tachometer red zone.
Red zone: 7,000 r/min and above
EAU03888
Dimmer switch “%/&”Dimmer switchSet this switch to “&” for the high
beam and to “%” for the low beam.
EAU03889
Turn signal switch “4/6”Turn signal switchTo signal a right-hand turn, push this
switch to “6”. To signal a left-hand
turn, push this switch to “4”. When
released, the switch returns to the
center position. To cancel the turn
signal lights, push the switch in after
it has returned to the center position.
EAU00129
Horn switch “*”Horn switchPress this switch to sound the horn.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3
1
5&
N
a
1. Tachometer
a. Red zone
EAU00118
Handlebar switchesHandlebar switches
EAU03898
Light switch “9/
'
/:”
Light switchSet this switch to “
'
” to turn on the
auxiliary light, meter lighting and tail-
light. Set the switch to “:” to turn on
the headlight also. Set the switch to
“9” to turn off all the lights.
EAU00119
Pass switch “&”Pass switchPress this switch to flash the head-
light.
4 5 123*
1. Light switch “9/
'
/:”
2. Pass switch “&”
3. Dimmer switch “%/&”
4. Turn signal switch “4/6”
5. Horn switch “*”
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6
EC000103
cCDo not use a fuse of a higher
amperage rating than recommend-
ed to avoid causing extensive
damage to the electrical system
and possibly a fire.3. Turn the key to “ON” and turn on
the electrical circuits to check if
the devices operate.
4. If the fuse immediately blows
again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.3. Disconnect the headlight coupler
and the auxiliary light leads, and
then remove the headlight bulb
cover.
3
1
2
1. Headlight coupler
2. Auxiliary light lead (×2)
3. Headlight bulb cover
EAU01146
Replacing the headlight bulbHeadlight bulb, replacingThis motorcycle is equipped with a
quartz bulb headlight. If the headlight
bulb burns out, replace it as follows.
1. Remove cowling A. (See page
6-7 for cowling removal and
installation procedures.)
2. Remove the headlight unit by
removing the bolts.
1
1. Bolt (×3)
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SPECIFICATIONS
8
Electrical
Ignition system T.C.I. (Digital)
Charging system
Type A.C. magneto
Standard output 14 V, 13.5A @ 5,000 rpm
Battery
Type YTX9-BS
Voltage, capacity 12 V, 8 AH
Headlight bulb typeHalogen bulb
Bulb voltage, wattage ×quantity
Headlight 12 V, 60/55W ×1
Tail/brake light 12 V, 5/21W ×1
Auxiliary light 12 V, 4W ×1
12 V, 3.4W ×1 (GB only)
Front flasher light 12 V, 21W ×2
Rear flasher light 12 V, 21W ×2
Meter lighting 12 V, 3.4W ×1
Neutral indicator light 12 V, 3.4W ×1
High beam indicator light 12 V, 3.4W ×1
Turn indicator light 12 V, 3.4W ×1
Fuse20A
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